In 1949 the Rotary International Board of Directors adopted the slogan “Every Rotarian an Example to Youth” as an expression of commitment to children and youth in each community where a Rotary Club exists.

The unofficial fifth avenue of service at Modesto Sunrise is Youth Service.

At Modesto Sunrise Rotary we provide service to our youth through support for schools, youth organizations and community projects. Some of the activities we are involved with are:

Interact- a Rotary sponsored community based service organization for high school age youth.

Camp Royal (RYLA) - Rotary District 5220 sponsored leadership camp. This camp is held each February for 11^th grade students who have distinguished themselves as leaders at their schools.

Rotary Field Trips – A program started in 1995 to give third grade students from Stanislaus County the opportunity see wildlife at the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. As of 2005 over 14,000 students have taken the trip.

Youth Exchange- Short term and long term exchange programs to promote International understanding and goodwill.

Tapestry – A faith based ministry reaching out to youth in our city that are looking for a safe positive environment to learn leadership skills and become positive role models and mentors to the next generation.